The Evolution of the Little Black Dress

See how the LBD went from flapper frock to wardrobe essential.

The little black dress may have been introduced by Coco Chanel, but it was Audrey Hepburn who made the garment famous in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. From Hepburn's Givenchy sheath to Queen Bey's Topshop embellished mini, the LBD has become the uniform of choice for some of the most iconic women in history. Here, we've chronicled the closet staple from the 1920s to 2014, proving its timeless appeal.

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Joan Bennett, January 1928

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Lauren Bacall, December 1944

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Elizabeth Taylor, January 1950

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Marilyn Monroe, July 1956

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Audrey Hepburn, June 1961

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Joan Crawford on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, October 1962

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